The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifying campaign is set to resume as the Subway Socceroos gear up to host Lebanon at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Thursday, 21 March. Australia has had a strong start with two wins in Group I, defeating Bangladesh 7-0 and Palestine 1-0. Lebanon, on the other hand, secured 0-0 and 1-1 draws against Palestine and Bangladesh, placing them second in the group behind Australia.
This match marks Australia’s return to action following a heartbreaking extra-time quarter-final exit against Korea Republic at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. The upcoming game against Lebanon will be the third meeting between the two teams, with Australia having previously secured 3-0 friendly wins in 2012 and 2018.
For fans eager to catch the action, the match will be broadcast live and free on Network 10, with coverage starting on 10 Bold from 7:30 pm AEDT. Additionally, the qualifier will be available for streaming on 10 Play and Paramount+ for local audiences. International fans can tune in via the Football Australia YouTube Channel.
Viewers can also watch the game on various devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, and via Chromecast. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm AEDT at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
With the excitement building up for this crucial qualifier, football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the showdown between the Socceroos and Lebanon. Stay tuned for the latest updates and coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifiers.
